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Dancing at The Dawn of The Ball

Scott Thomas Outlar·May 17, 2023

Dancing at The Dawn of The Ball written by: Scott Thomas Outlar @17Numa If ever there were...

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Grandfather Clock

David Lee (Tallisman)·September 13, 2022

Grandfather Clock written by: David Lee (Tallisman) @tallisman99 Tick…tock, time breathes with the swing Of the pendulum,...

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The Black Swan

Elizabeth Barton·September 19, 2021

The Black Swan written by: Elizabeth Barton @DestinyAngel25 With uncanny stealth, an eidolon feathered with paradoxes, it cut...

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Homage To Sleep

MiddleAgedNee·August 5, 2021

Homage To Sleep written by: MiddleAgedNee @AgedNee O mighty soporific sleep of noon, The sadness, that vampire,...

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A textbook example of nominative determinism, Lou Storey has always been a storyteller, a fact well illustrated in his art and in his writing. His careers have reflected that as well, first as a creator of idea-based exhibitions for museums, and later as a psychotherapist employing narrative therapies. His art and his writing share qualities of rich texture and detail, examining our capacity to be absurd while allowing a measure of forgiveness for our foibles. Storey and his husband Steve retired in 2021 and moved from New Jersey to Savannah Georgia. “We love everything about Savannah, it is like a city that looks like a park and thinks it’s a small town. Best of all, we can grow bananas in the backyard!”

Treats Only, Please! by Lauren Scott

Creepy cackles from tall, looming trees
startle their jumpy heartbeats as they walk.
Shadows discreetly follow the echoes
while they timidly proceed down the block.

Young voices repeat with conviction,
“It’s just a night for entertainment.”
There’s no need for goosebumps and fear
as their eyes focus on the cracked pavement.

Undeniably sensing they’re not alone,
many follow in their hesitant footsteps,
eager to reach doors and push doorbells
but afraid of frightening special effects....

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